NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA: CIVIL ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering is one of the first and oldest engineering disciplines as it deals with the constructed environment including planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, etc. Civil Engineers bring building projects to life. A Civil Engineer is creative, innovative and responsible to design structures that meet the needs of their company’s clients / people with the intention of making life more comfortable and convenient. Pax College offers a recognised and sort after qualification in Civil Engineering which is designed to offer employment opportunities for its graduates.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF Level 4 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4 Certificate.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Manager
Building Administrator
Storm Water Control Officer
COURSE STRUCTURE:
N4 | N5 | N6 |
Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics |
Engineering Science | Engineering Physics | Engineering Physics |
Building Administration | Building Administration | Building Administration |
Building & Structural Construction | Building & Structural Construction | Building & Structural Construction |
Quantity Surveying | Quantity Surveying | Quantity Surveying |
COURSE STRUCTURE:
N4
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Building Administration
Quantity Surveying
Building & Structural Construction
N5
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Building Administration
Quantity Surveying
Building & Structural Construction
N6
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Building Administration
Quantity Surveying
Building & Structural Construction
DURATION
Each Level consists of 4/5 months theoretical training. It will take the student 15-18 months to complete the theoretical training for the N4/5/6 on a full time basis. Thereafter the student must complete 24 months relevant experiential/practical training to qualify for the National N Diploma in Civil Engineering

COURSE FEATURES
- Reg. Type Full time
- Duration 3 years
- Skill level NQF level 6
- Language English
- Certification National N Diploma
- Assessments 4 per Module
- Credits 360
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SAQA ID -
N4 - 66881
N5 - 66960
N6 - 67005
QUALIFYING/
REGULATORY BODIES:
Department of Higher Education and Training and QCTO
NQF LEVEL / CREDITS:
NQF level 6 360 credits (includes the 15-18 months theoretical N4/5/6 certificates plus 24 months relevant experiential training).